Manual for stable sergeants. 1917 by United States. War Dept & Mounted Service School (U.S.)

Author:United States. War Dept & Mounted Service School (U.S.)
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Horses, Horses -- Diseases
Publisher: Washington : Govt. Print. Off.
Published: 1917-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

blood is vigorously forced into the paralyzed vessels and may rupture their walls. On the other hand, if the saddle be allowed to remain for some time in position, circulation may be gradually restored without injury.

367. Injuries from packsaddles and aparejos.—The causes, nature, and treatment of these injuries are the same as those produced by the riding saddle.

368. Sore shoulders.

Causes. —Dirty, ill-fitting, and improperly made collars; excessive weight of the pole, causing pressure on the top of the base of the neck; improper adjustment of the hames or trace plates; unequal length of traces; working vrith. head drawn to one side; long continuous work in the harness; rough roads, and poor driving.

Treatment. —Same as for sore backs (par. 366).

Prevention. —Fit the collars properly and keep them clean; keep the mane closely trimmed at the base of the neck; adjust the pole chains properly, and drive with care.

369. Bruises of the limbs.

Causes. —Kicks, falls, treads, and, in draft animals, blows from the pole.

Treatment. —Cold irrigations and cold packs. \\Tien the infiams mation is reduced apply tincture of iodine or a blister, if required.

GUNSHOT WOUNDS.

370. Gunshot wounds are those made by bullets or pieces of shell.; Treatment. —Do not probe for bullets unless they can be distinctly

felt through the skin. Leave them where they are and they will either become embedded in the tissues or expelled by the proces-of suppuration (formation of pus).

The tract of the bullet mustnot be irrigated nor should any attempt be made to explore its depths. The point of entrance, and that of exit, too, if there be one, should be treated locally with antiseptics, preferably tincture of iodine.

The animal should be watched daily for the formation of an abscess which may develop and disclose the location of the bullet.

SEROUS SACS.

371. By the term serous sac is meant a collection of serum, a straw-colored, sometimes bloody, watery fluid, under the skin.

Causes. —Blows and bruises, particularly about the buttocks.

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